How To Fix AAPO157 - Posting to special asset is not possible. Error in Customizing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Posting to special asset is not possible. Error in Customizing.

What causes this issue?

The system settings specify that gain or loss from asset retirement
should be posted to a special asset in the form of a write-up. However,
according to the current settings this is not possible, because the
depreciation types that transaction type &V1& is supposed to update are
not managed in depreciation area &v2& in company code &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO157 - Posting to special asset is not possible. Error in Customizing. ?

  The SAP error message AAPO157, which states "Posting to special asset is not possible. Error in Customizing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration settings related to special assets in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error can arise during various transactions, such as posting an asset acquisition or transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The error often indicates that the system is not properly configured to allow postings to special assets. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the Asset Accounting configuration.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class associated with the special asset may not be set up correctly to allow postings.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type being used may not be allowed for the specific asset type or class.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the posting to the special asset.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Special Asset Types.
  Ensure that the special asset types are correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the asset class associated with the special asset.
  Ensure that the asset class allows for the required transactions (e.g., acquisitions, transfers).
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Types:
  
  Check the transaction types used for posting to ensure they are compatible with special assets.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Transaction Types and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to special assets. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting and special assets for any additional configuration steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for testing purposes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AAPO157 error in SAP.